Desert dwellers on the road

Mike in AZ · 06-18-2008, 12:57 AM

Debbie and I left for Penticton this morning. We got out of the house about 6:45 and launched due north. Typical ride through the usual surroundings on the way to Flagstaff where we met up with Frank (OLBSSRD) & Connie (Blueeyes) in their blur. A quick breakfast had us on the road north toward Page and then through southern Utah to Salt Lake City for the night. About 650 miles today. Most of it above 75mph and we still got 20.5 mpg. I don't know how we did that. Actually....... I used the cruise control a lot and kept my right foot off the pedal. Go figure....

Pic 1 is my wonderful copilot awake in the morning sun.
Pic 2 is of Frank & Connie, just north of Flagstaff.
Pic 3 is the same wingman farther north in Arizona.
Pic 4 is the "scenery" between Flagstaff and Page.
Pic 5 is the formation fliers at rest near Lake Powell.

More to come....

Mike

turnheadz · 06-18-2008, 01:03 AM

Thanks M & D for the update. You know we are thinkn' of you

Sandy

Mike in AZ · 06-18-2008, 01:13 AM

We were on the road for 12 hours today. This included breakfast, lunch, a gas stop ($88 fill up

) and a number of leg-stretch breaks.

Pic 1 is some of the scenery change through southern Utah
Pic 2 is more of the differing scenery as we went through the afternoon
Pic 3 is another change headed north
Pic 4 is included for you to note the snow on the mountains just south of Salt lake city
Pic 5 is the formation fliers joined by Mike Powell at the Hotel in SLC.

It was really great to see Mike again.

Headed to bed now. Off to Yakima in the morning.

Great day today....

hdflstf · 06-18-2008, 01:30 AM

Thanks Mike. You're making me realize (again) work sucks....

yellow tub · 06-18-2008, 02:38 AM

Mike and Deb,

Run fun

Run safe

and have FUN on your trip North and home again.

God Bless

Bruce

tub

ibjeff · 06-18-2008, 06:25 AM

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Nancy24 · 06-18-2008, 06:51 AM

stay safe and have a wonderful trip. you and Debbie deserve it!

BlueStreak · 06-18-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hdflstf

Thanks Mike. You're making me realize (again) work sucks....

Just further proof that it is time to retire. Now IF I can only make the money side of the equation work.

SS My R · 06-18-2008, 07:44 AM

Have a safe trip Mike. Did you go through St. George Utah on highway 15? I'm trying to move there within the next year if I can ever sell this QX56. Love SLC been there about five or six times skiing.

Well once again have a safe trip.

mikepowell · 06-18-2008, 07:57 AM

I don't see many ssR's here, last night was great!

thank you all for inviting me

LTs SSR · 06-18-2008, 08:35 AM

Have a FABULOUS trip Mike & Debbie!!! Looks like you guys are going to have a LOT of fun!! Keep the pictures coming!!

wildcat66 · 06-18-2008, 08:44 AM

Beautiful pictures

have fun, be safe and keep posting

RUN ROD RUN · 06-18-2008, 09:38 AM

Great pictures Mike.
The scenery through Utah is always my favorite all year round.
Have a safe trip.

tickledpink · 06-18-2008, 10:51 AM

Not many of our Washington SSR slept much last night in anticipation of meeting with you all tomorrow !!

Stay safe, watch the little town$ and their Smokey's !

See you in the morning sun in Chelan !!!

Sue

Focks · 06-18-2008, 11:00 AM

M & D, we are sorry to see you two are having such a terrible time. I am sure things will improve once you return home and get back to work.

NOT

Totally jealous, but we will be taking our own fabulous road trip on Friday, down to Kerrville. True, we don't have to cross through a lot of states or a border to get there, but at least it will be hot and humid.

I bet you are the jealous ones now.

Keep those pictures coming.

turnheadz · 06-19-2008, 01:06 AM

the forecast in Penticton is 84 F and dry

Hey Focks - I saw a Mini the other day with a big wind-up key in the back

Mike in AZ · 06-19-2008, 01:10 AM

We covered 700+ miles today. Left Utah, crossed Idaho, crossed a corner of Oregon and settled into Yakima for the night. A long day in the saddle.

Pic 1 is between Salt Lake City and the Idaho border. pretty sparsely populated..
Pic 2 is more of northern Utah with the formation flier in the mirror.
Pic 3 is obvious...... scenery change to come....
Pic 4 is a rest stop just into Idaho. Formation fliers at rest.
Pic 5 is the scenery change in Idaho. Makes you feel kinda small sometimes.

Mike in AZ · 06-19-2008, 01:16 AM

Pic 1 is the Snake River in Idaho
Pic 2 is more Idaho skyline
Pic 3 is in Oregon along I-84, looking north
Pics 4 & 5 are more of Oregon..... Lovely to see the green

Mike in AZ · 06-19-2008, 01:25 AM

Pic 1 is some more of Oregon with my wingman in the mirror
Pic 2 is an amazing combination of trailers on one truck. This must be a special extension of multiple trailers for this part of the country. Wow, was it long.

We met up with the California pair, Lloger (Lloyd & Gerry) & Blue Thunder (Jeff & Debra) tonite when we checked into the hotel in Yakima. The four of us will be departing here in the morning for Penticton.........

That's it for me..... Off to bed.